Weather
What does weather refer to?
It refers to the state of the atmosphere at a given time and place
what is humidity?
How moist the air is
How is weather measured?
It is measured using instruments like anemometers or barometers
how is weather driven?
by air pressure, temperature and moisture
What is climate?
It is the average of weather over time such as precipitation
What things can we explain when we talk about weather?
weather includes temperature. wind, precipitation and the like
what is weather forecasting?
it is the application of science and technology to predict the state of the atmosphere.
What are ocean currents?
The movement of water in the ocean
what is elevation?
it is the height of a place above sea level
what is topography?
it is the shape of the land
what does temperature refer to?
it refers to how hot or cold it is
What is vegetation?
It is the type of plants in an area
why are weather warnings important?
Because they are used to protect life and property
what is precipitation?
it is the condensation of the water vapor that falls from clouds
Why is climate important?
It is important for preparing for the future
What does wind refer to?
Speed and direction
What does weather say about clothes?
Weather tells us what to wear each day
What do people do in summer time?
they go to the beach and wear shorts and slippers
What does climate tell us about clothes?
They tell us the types of clothes to have in your closet
What is the major component of the water cycle known by?
precipitation
What do we mean by cloud formation?
The amount of clouds in the sky
what is latitude?
it is the position of a specific place on earth
Mention the four seasons
summer, winter, fall and spring
What do common people use weather forecast for?
what is a thermometer used for
to measure the temperature